Parks Ravenscraft
Manufacturing IT/OT Professional
- Role
- Sr Manager - IT Manufacturing Excellence at SI Group
- Location
- Mountain View, AR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Parks Ravenscraft
enior IT/OT leader with 20+ years of experience driving technology strategy, operational excellence, and digital transformation across global manufacturing environments.I currently lead Information & Operational Technology across 18 manufacturing sites worldwide, supporting ~2,200 users in 24/7 production operations. My role sits at the intersection of operations, engineering, EHS, and corporate IT—translating business and plant needs into secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions.My focus areas include:Global IT/OT strategy and governanceManufacturing systems and plant analyticsOT cybersecurity and risk reductionPlant historian and data standardization (PI, IP.21)Digital manufacturing and operational visibilityI manage an annual ~$5M IT/OT budget, prioritizing investments that improve safety, reliability, and business value. Through global standardization of OT architectures, analytics platforms, and integration patterns, I’ve helped sustain ~93% uptime across geographically distributed manufacturing operations while improving scalability and long‑term supportability.Throughout my career, I’ve partnered closely with operations and engineering teams to:Improve real‑time production and asset visibilityEnable data‑driven decision‑making at scaleReduce variability between sitesAlign technology roadmaps with operational and financial objectivesI’m known for bridging the gap between plant floor reality and enterprise technology strategy, building strong cross‑functional relationships, and leading teams through complex change in regulated, high‑availability environments. Core strengths: Global IT/OT leadership | Manufacturing systems | Digital transformation | Plant analytics | OT governance | Budget ownership | Cross‑functional collaboration Industries: Manufacturing, specialty chemicals, industrial operationsI’m always open to connecting with leaders and peers focused on operational technology, digital manufacturing, and industrial transformation.
Experience
Sr Manager - IT Manufacturing Excellence
May 2022 — Present · TX, US
Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
1997 — 2001
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance & Computer Information Systems
1991 — 1995
Skills
- Six Sigma
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing
- Manufacturing
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